Coin verdict · memecoin / Solana · Updated 2026-04-26
Is Popcat (POPCAT) halal?
Popcat is a Solana-based memecoin launched in 2024, themed around the popcat meme. Like all memecoins, it has no underlying utility, no productive economic activity, and no real-world cash flows. From an AAOIFI-aligned perspective, structural maysir applies. Excluded across all tiers regardless of how favourable the price action looks.
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Verdict
Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows: Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows POPCAT is excluded.
Our framework uses an AAOIFI-aligned methodology, with Saudi Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta and leading Saudi Islamic banks guidance.
Gate-by-gate analysis
Riba (interest)
PassSpot POPCAT has no embedded interest, but the structural concern is maysir.
Gharar (uncertainty)
FailMemecoin price action is pure speculation.
Maysir (gambling)
FailPure-speculation memecoin with no underlying utility.
Haram-sector exposure
FailNo productive use case.
Liquidity
PassPOPCAT has acceptable liquidity on tier-1 venues; not the deciding factor.
Final verdict
Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows POPCAT is excluded.
Caveats and notes
- Excluded across all tiers.
- Memecoins are categorically excluded.
FAQs about Popcat
›Is Popcat (POPCAT) halal?
Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, POPCAT is excluded. Memecoin maysir.
›Why are memecoins excluded?
No utility, no cash flows, pure speculation.
›Which tier covers POPCAT?
None. POPCAT is excluded.
›Is Solana itself halal?
SOL is screened separately.
›Does POPCAT pay anything?
No. Spot POPCAT has no yield, no utility, no cash flow.
Further reading
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Last updated 2026-04-26. Author: HalalCrypto Research Team. Information only — not financial or Shariah advice. Make your own taqlid choice.